Effects of Some Selected Socio-demographic Variables on Male Migrants in Bangladesh

The purpose of this study is to identify the intensity of the effects of various socio-economic and demographic factors on migration. The data was collected by multi-stage sampling technique at Meherpur sadar thana at Meherpur district, Bangladesh. This paper shows exact causal links between various selected socio- economic and demographic variables. Multivariate technique like as path analysis has been used to find out the direct, indirect, total and implied effects of the selected socio-economic and demographic factors on migration. This study find out that religion, educational qualification and occupation of the household head have positive direct effects on migration.